Overview
Part-time Program Coordinator, Office of Student Success Jobs in Richmond, VA at Virginia Commonwealth University
Full Job Description
The L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs at Virginia Commonwealth University invites applications for a Part-time Program Coordinator in the Office of Student Success.The Part-time Program Coordinator position is responsible for the operational coordination of student services and programs for the Wilder School Office for Student Success. The Program Coordinator provides administrative coordination, data tracking, and actively recruits and fosters partnerships with employers, host agencies, and university partners. The Program Coordinator must have an ability to work collaboratively, independently, to multi-task, prioritize, and quickly adapt to change. The Program Coordinator must work with employees of various levels, students, and the general public in a culturally diverse work environment.
The Wilder School’s mission is to:
Engage, teach and inspire students and leaders to understand and solve challenges in our world.
Advance research that informs public policy and decision-making to improve our communities.
Collaborate with communities through innovative partnerships to enhance the quality of life.
The Wilder School’s vision is to be the premier resource for public policy expertise and social equity in public safety, governance, and economic and community development. The 2023 U.S. News and World Report rankings confirm the Wilder School among the top 15% of graduate schools of public affairs at No. 35 and tied for No.1 in Virginia. The School is also ranked No. 16 in Social Policy, No. 17 in Urban Policy, and No. 19 in Public Management and Leadership. The Wilder School has over 1,500 students and more than 11,000 alumni, with an established environment where diverse perspectives thrive and where a common interest in public service and the betterment of society unites these perspectives together. Our academic excellence attracts the highest quality faculty, staff, and students, and our graduates are leaders in their professions.
Our location in Richmond, the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia, combined with our proximity to Washington, DC, provides numerous opportunities for engaged scholarship, teaching and community engagement activities. A creative, interdisciplinary School with both academic programs and training/research centers in the social sciences and professional arenas, we reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, providing students and faculty with the knowledge, skills, opportunities, and experience necessary for success.
For additional information about the Wilder School
Job Duties:
Assist with coordination of the Wilder Graduate Scholar Fellowship (WGSF) program.
Manage and maintain communication with students and agency contacts.
Maintain up to date and accurate records to track and monitor the applicant process.
Develop innovative ideas for marketing materials and outreach efforts.
Screen student application packets for employers.
Participate in applicant interviews
Answer routine queries about programming and services.
Process student applications.
Assist with WGSF orientation and the on-boarding process for Wilder Fellows.
Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
Master’s degree in college counseling, student personnel, or related graduate program, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Must be able to represent the office in a dependable, professional manner…
Title: Part-time Program Coordinator, Office of Student Success
Company: Virginia Commonwealth University
Location: Richmond, VA
Category:
